US Bridges

County Road over Burton Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Walker County, Alabama · 500 Ft N HWY 78 · Structure no. 011954

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2005
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Burton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Burton Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBurton Creek
Location500 Ft N HWY 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8677, -87.3712
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2005
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1991)
Projected traffic42 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Burton Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Burton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2005.

How much traffic does County Road over Burton Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is County Road over Burton Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Burton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.